Perhaps you read studies published by a Harvard doctor claiming that damaged heart muscle could be regenerated with stem cells. Well, it turns out that despite 31 published studies, the data was not true. The New York Times reported this week that the research was conducted by Dr. Piero Anversa, and charges against him include submitting fraudulent data to the government in order to get research funding. Anversa agreed to pay a settlement of $10 million. Apparently, over the years, people began to question the accuracy of his research. The Times said that several laboratories from places like Stanford and the University of Washington tried to recreate his study with no prevail. This raised cause for an investigation. If true, his research would have been a game changer for people with damaged heart muscle. Unfortunately, this false information spread and lots of people invested in it only to find out that it was wrong. Anversa’s case is a friendly reminder to all of us that we need to pay attention to the research we are relying on. We must be more diligent in questioning whether or not we have accurate information at our fingertips. In an era of endless information online and #fakenews, how do you know if medical research is reliable? How Do You Know if Medical Research is Reliable? | Five Things to Ask Here are five things to ask about a study in order to help you evaluate whether the research you are reading is reliable or not. In this day and age, we have so much information right at our fingertips. Even as physicians, there are times when you have no option but to do a trusty Google search. When you do, consider these tips to help answer, how do you know if medical research is reliable? Find Physician Jobs Today! Who conducted the study? The first thing to find out is who conducted the study. Knowing who the person or company is will give you some insight on what their motives are for studying the subject in the first place. This can also give you a hint as to whether or not they may want to manipulate the results. Another thing to question is how many people have studied this specific subject, and how did their results compare. In the example above of Anversa’s research,...

In today’s world, modern medicine is a rapidly developing industry. Each year we continue to see medical breakthroughs, advancements, and improvements. AllPhysiciansJobs has compiled some of the most notable medical advancements of 2018, as well as other progressions we expect to see in the coming years. Find Physician Jobs Today! Medical Advancements of 2018: Notable Progressions Improved Treatment for Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea can be a potentially dangerous sleeping disorder where your breathing repeatedly starts and stops. The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, awakening with dry mouth, and episodes when you stop breathing. These symptoms can be observed by another person or professional. The current solution to this sleeping disorder is a CPAP machine. (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Machine) However, this device is extremely bulky and uncomfortable to use. The machine works by blowing air into your nose via a mask that is put around your face, thus keeping your airways open all night long. This device has received widespread dissatisfaction from patients prompting rapid improvements. In October of 2017, the FDA approved a less invasive technique called the “Remedē Technique.” This modern sleep apnea advancement is an implantable device that activates a nerve responsible for sending signals to the diaphragm to stimulate continual breathing. This device will help patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea. The Remedē Technique is a smaller sized device and is also implanted in the upper chest area. Drones Will have a Larger Role in Medicine Drones are also continuing to have an increasingly important role in medicine. As drone technology continues to become more sophisticated, it is becoming increasingly utilized in the healthcare field. Drones are helping deliver medical services and supplies in remote locations. In fact, a 2016 start-up company is at the forefront of the medical utilization of drones. Zipline, a California based company, receives text orders from a remote clinic or hospital location for medical products. Zipline packages these materials in minutes and sends supplies to the specific location via drone. Development of Artificial Pancreas’ for Diabetic Patients Another medical advancement of 2018 was the development of an artificial pancreas’ for patients with diabetes. Diabetes is caused by insufficient production of insulin to the pancreas, ultimately leading to excess sugar in your bloodstream. In May of 2017, the “Hybrid Close-Loop Insulin Delivery...

Perhaps you read studies published by a Harvard doctor claiming that damaged heart muscle could be regenerated with stem cells. Well, it turns out that despite 31 published studies, the data was not true. The New York Times reported this week that the research was conducted by Dr. Piero Anversa, and charges against him include submitting fraudulent data to the government in order to get research funding. Anversa agreed to pay a...

In today’s world, modern medicine is a rapidly developing industry. Each year we continue to see medical breakthroughs, advancements, and improvements. AllPhysiciansJobs has compiled some of the most notable medical advancements of 2018, as well as other progressions we expect to see in the coming years. Find Physician Jobs Today! Medical Advancements of 2018: Notable Progressions Improved Treatment for Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea can be...

Unexplained bleeding from various body parts, panicked patients, and sometimes fatal reactions… emergency medicine physicians are seeing it all when it comes to synthetic marijuana. Use of this manufactured drug is growing. With that more people are overdosing and, in some cases, dying. This is why The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a warning to physicians about synthetic marijuana side effects that they...

From infection to anxiety, new mothers face all kinds of health risks following childbirth. In the United States, more than 700 women die every year from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth and more than 50,000 suffer from life-threatening complications. These numbers reveal the fact that the United States has one of the industrialized world’s worst maternal health records. In an effort to change these statistics, a task force...

As technology continues to advance, it’s no surprise that a number of controversial technologies and practices has risen as well. At the top of the list usually sits genetic engineering and modification. While most people connect genetic engineering and modification with GMOs (genetically modified organisms), this process is opening the door too much more personal controversies. Examples include designer babies, which allow parents to...

Medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia and the majority of Americans support medicinal use. However, the medical community is still resisting this new legal medication despite the fact that it is legal in more than half the country. Each state with legal medical pot faces its own challenges in implementing a program. However, physician participation in medical marijuana programs is an issue across the...